Paracombe Gamay 2025

Beaujolais in France is currently enjoying an exciting revival, no longer just seen as cheap, cheerful and forgettable. What does that have to do with this delicious red from the Adelaide Hills? Beaujolais is, of course, made from the Gamay grape and it is a joy to see local examples emerging. The team put the wine through partial carbonic maceration before maturation in 500-litre puncheons. Just 101 dozen made. The colour is a purple/blue and the nose reveals aromas of florals, spices, raspberries, strawberries and dried herbs. Is there even a touch of citrus? A bitter orange note which is really rather attractive. A fresh, juicy style, the flavours are largely up front here, but we do have some supple, satiny tannins and a flick of bright acidity. Quite delicious drinking now and over the next two four years.